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About Bruntwood

Bruntwood specialises in commercial property across the UK, offering more than just office, coworking, retail, and lab spaces. The company is dedicated to creating vibrant communities and providing businesses with the support and expertise necessary for their growth. Some key locations include Bloc, Alderley Park, Circle Square, and Pall Mall.

Team and Work Environment

The People & Talent team, based in central Manchester overlooking Albert Square, consists of around 20 members supporting approximately 1,200 colleagues across Bruntwood Group and its subsidiaries. The team embraces agile working practices and fosters a values-driven, collaborative culture that adapts well to organizational growth and change.

Role Purpose

This position involves a diverse and fast-paced workload, including advising managers, supporting staff, and managing employee relations. The role requires analytical thinking and a proactive approach to enhance employee experience and business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Managing the entire employee lifecycle and crucial people practices to ensure a smooth employee experience.
Providing detailed data analysis and reporting on people metrics to offer actionable insights to stakeholders.
Handling employee relations cases with a coaching approach that balances empathy, compliance, and risk management.
Supporting People Partners in activities such as TUPE, organizational change, and transformation projects.
Assisting in broader HR services including recruitment, payroll, engagement, wellbeing, and learning and development.
Contributing to the delivery of people plans, notably initiatives driven from colleague engagement surveys.
Developing and facilitating workshops to empower managers in managing people effectively and independently.
Reviewing and updating HR policies and procedures to keep them compliant, practical, and culturally aligned.
Collaborating with the People & Talent team to create resources that encourage employee ownership of performance, careers, and learning.

Candidate Profile

Proven experience managing a complex employee relations caseload.
Strong knowledge of employment law with a history of reducing business risks.
Capability to manage multiple tasks and react promptly to casework and inquiries, while also leading projects.
Experience designing and delivering training workshops.
Analytical skills to identify trends and utilize data for process improvements.
Effective coaching, consulting, and constructive challenge abilities.
Motivated to advance professionally in a role that values impactful contributions.
Team-oriented, collaborating to enhance company processes and employee experience.
Pragmatic and solutions-focused approach to human resources management, avoiding bureaucracy.

Benefits and Perks

28 days of annual leave plus a day off for your birthday; option to buy or sell holidays.
Annual company bonus.
24 hours per year of volunteer time to support causes important to you.
Up to 12-month sabbatical after five years of service.
Healthcare cash plan covering expenses such as optical, dental, and physiotherapy, with optional private healthcare coverage.
Life assurance coverage for all employees.
Up to 8% matched pension contributions.
Discounts and cashback at major retailers.
Enhanced fully paid maternity/shared parental leave of 26 weeks.
Interest-free loans up to £2,000 to pursue personal passions or learning new skills.

Additional Information

The company actively supports charitable causes through The Oglesby Charitable Trust, which has contributed over £30 million since 2001 to areas including arts, education, environment, medical research, and social inequality. Applicants can expect a response within one week; for updates beyond this period, contacting talent@bruntwood.co.uk is recommended.

People Advisor